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John B. Maguire

Case from Woburn, MA dated Dec 26, 2010

Victim Details

Name

John B. Maguire

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Woburn

State

MA

Date Of Death

2010-12-26

Age At Death

60

First Name

John

Last Name

B. Maguire

Last Updated

07/19/2026

Case Description

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On the day after Christmas in 2010, a dedicated police officer's life was tragically cut short in Woburn, Massachusetts. John B. Maguire, a 60-year-old Caucasian male and a 34-year veteran of the Woburn Police Department, was killed in the line of duty on the evening of December 26th. A man known for his commitment to his family and his community, Maguire was nearing retirement when he responded to a call that would be his last.

The incident began to unfold around 9:00 p.m. at a Kohl's de ...

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John Maguire Obituary (2010) - Wilmington

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I've been reflecting on the incredible selflessness Officer Maguire showed on that tragic December e... ...Read More
09/24/2024

I was reflecting on the role that weather played in the events of December 26, 2010. Officer John B.... ...Read More
04/16/2023

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